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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.08, 23,163.03 and 11,295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.08, 23,163.03 and 11,295.75 is: 16,917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.08 : 23,163.03 = 11,295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.08/23,163.03 = 11,295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.08x = 23,163.03 × 11,295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.08x = 261,643,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,643,796.12/15,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.27

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